Thought for the Day

Verse 3 - Solomon, the author of most of Proverbs, sought instruction from God and became the wisest man of his day. Here we see that we can receive instruction in wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity by studying Proverbs. We all desire others to extend justice and equity to us; to judge and treat us fairly. However, a mark of maturity in Christ is respecting the rights of others while being willing to lay down our own rights. We must apply the Word of God to ourselves, as well as to those around us. This is what it means to live by the golden rule; to do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Verse 4 - God promises to give wisdom to those who humble themselves in simplicity and become childlike in their approach to Him. We must not be prideful if we desire to receive knowledge from God. He gives instruction to the teachable; to those who depend on Him, and not upon their own human reasoning. This does not mean we should not use our minds, but that we are not to rely only upon our own logic and reasoning.

We need to invite God into our daily affairs so that we may have access to the mind of Christ, with His guidance and wisdom.